Narok clergy call for probe in Nandi helicopter crash that killed 6
Assistant patron of the Narok County pastors association Julius Nalamai
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While conveying their heartfelt condolences to the families of the bereaved, the religious leaders urged the government to establish the cause of the crash, arguing it will help dispel speculation and prevent occurrences of similar tragedies in future.
Speaking in Narok town during their Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the KAG church, the assistant patron of the Narok County pastors association, Julius Nalamai noted that a comprehensive probe will not only bring closure to the bereaved families but also help in restoring confidence to the public and enhance aviation safety measures as well.
Nalamai further commended the residents of Emurua Dikirr for maintaining calm despite the uncertainty surrounding the death of their leader adding that all Kenyans should continue maintaining peace during this difficult period and accord the Member of Parliament (MP) a befitting send-off.
"We want the government to take action to ascertain the cause of the accident. I urge everyone to remain calm to ensure that the burial goes well and we give the families a decent send-off," he said.
He was also accompanied by the association chairman, Bishop Peter Nakola, who described the incident as unfortunate and a tragic loss that has sent waves of grief in Narok County and beyond.
The ex-MP's family has announced it will bury their loved one on Friday, March 6, after holding a memorial service for all victims held at the Africa Gospel Church, Karen, on Wednesday, March 4.
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, who is also Ng’eno’s father-in-law, said the bodies of Ng’eno and protocol officer Wycliffe Kiprotich Rono — who died in the crash — will spend the night at his home, since they were married under Kipsigis customary rites.
A joint burial service for the remaining four — Captain George Were, forest Ranger Amos Kipng'etich, photojournalist Nick Kosgey and Robert Keter, popularly known as “Mwalimu Carlos — will be held at Emurua Dikirr Primary School.
The bodies will later be taken to their respective homes for separate burials later the same day.
Those who perished alongside Ng'eno in the ill-fated helicopter that crashed in Mosop, Nandi county, on Saturday afternoon include journalist Nick Kosgei, a Kenya Forest Service (KFS) officer who doubled up as the MP's bodyguard Amos Kipngetich, teacher Carlos Keter, Narok County government employee Wycliffe Rono and the pilot identified as George Were.
Were and Kosgei hail from Kisumu and Bomet counties, respectively, while the other four are from Emurua Dikirr.
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